*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #2

dcstep · 02-03-2017, 02:13 PM

Great Surfer by David Stephens, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 02-03-2017, 11:24 PM

Organic Pest Control by lennycarl08, on Flickr

dcstep · 02-04-2017, 02:32 PM

World class surfing at Bonzai Pipeline.

Surfing Sampler by David Stephens, on Flickr

I'm going to put together an extensive Album of shots from a surf competition that I attended yesterday. Here's the very beginning of the Album:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcstep...h/32584886041/

M_Six · 02-04-2017, 03:40 PM

^^^Very cool shots, DC. Looking forward to the rest of your album.

Weebl · 02-04-2017, 08:19 PM

Dave,
If you are staying on the North Shore, I would try to see if you can get some with the sun behind the waves at sunset. The water is so clear it should look pretty good.
Lucky to witness a competition of that caliber.
I'd like to see if you have some of Kelly Slater or Jaime O'Brien.
Old guys rule

jmg · 02-05-2017, 02:50 AM

Spotlight by JMG, on Flickr

dcstep · 02-05-2017, 08:03 AM

Kevin, this is about the best that I did at sunset:

Sunset Rowers by David Stephens, on Flickr

I didn't see Slater on the waves, but he came into Roy's for dinner on our last night. I only stayed for a couple of heats and got some great, young surfers. I'm trying to figure out who they are by looking at World Surfing League profiles, but not getting very far.

I'll probably just end up posting everything and linking images that are series, like guys in the barrel. Maybe some of our guys will recognize the surfers.

Dave

allachie9 · 02-05-2017, 08:53 AM

Some amazing surfing shots here Dave.

I'm just working on a new China Slideshow to give to a local travel group.
Here's one of The Bell Tower in Xi'an taken on a damp and misty evening.

The Bell Tower, Xi'an by Alan Butterfield, on Flickr

dcstep · 02-05-2017, 09:02 AM

Beautiful shot, Alan.

M_Six · 02-05-2017, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcstep

Beautiful shot, Alan.

Indeed

Itsed65 · 02-05-2017, 10:43 AM

Sandhill Cranes by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 02-05-2017, 10:02 PM

Through the lens, it looked like this guy was coming straight for me

Suburban Hawk by lennycarl08, on Flickr

M_Six · 02-05-2017, 10:06 PM

^^^^^^^^Holy crap, that's an awesome picture, Ed!!

The AF on that camera/lens combo is stunning. Coming right at you and sharp as a tack.

jmg · 02-05-2017, 10:44 PM

20170205 - Cub Scouts - Fullerton Arboretum - IMG_8895_100 by JMG, on Flickr

dcstep · 02-06-2017, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Six

^^^^^^^^Holy crap, that's an awesome picture, Ed!!

The AF on that camera/lens combo is stunning. Coming right at you and sharp as a tack.

Itsed65 · 02-06-2017, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Six

^^^^^^^^Holy crap, that's an awesome picture, Ed!!

The AF on that camera/lens combo is stunning. Coming right at you and sharp as a tack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcstep

Thanks guys. My "old" 1DMKIV still has it. I pretty much leave the 100-400 on it these days and it is my "close in" camera/lens combo.

dcstep · 02-06-2017, 03:02 PM

On last surfing shot.

In The Barrel

Surfing Sampler by David Stephens, on Flickr

It's not every day that you get to see world-class surfers challenging the Bonsai Pipeline, with perfect conditions for photography. I got so many great shots that I don't know what to do with them all. I've got a couple of ideas, so, when I finish, I'll provide a link to Flickr. Of course, you can always click on any of my images to go to Flickr to see them full-screen, if you like.

Dave

jmg · 02-06-2017, 07:18 PM

///Milky Way by JMG, on Flickr

Weebl · 02-06-2017, 07:42 PM

Nicely balanced between the two.

Itsed65 · 02-06-2017, 09:57 PM

Fujifilm Velvia style

Velvia Road by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Weebl · 02-06-2017, 11:10 PM

Looks like classic Fuji film. Surprised by the color of the sky though.

dcstep · 02-07-2017, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weebl

Looks like classic Fuji film. Surprised by the color of the sky though.

I used to love this look. Now, ... it's funny how our tastes change.

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02-04-2017, 02:32 PM	#10167
dcstep Major General 1294 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	World class surfing at Bonzai Pipeline. Surfing Sampler by David Stephens, on Flickr I'm going to put together an extensive Album of shots from a surf competition that I attended yesterday. Here's the very beginning of the Album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcstep...h/32584886041/ __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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02-04-2017, 03:40 PM	#10168
M_Six Free Thinker 18628 Rep 7,512 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	^^^Very cool shots, DC. Looking forward to the rest of your album. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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02-04-2017, 08:19 PM	#10169
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 95 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Dave, If you are staying on the North Shore, I would try to see if you can get some with the sun behind the waves at sunset. The water is so clear it should look pretty good. Lucky to witness a competition of that caliber. I'd like to see if you have some of Kelly Slater or Jaime O'Brien. Old guys rule __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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02-05-2017, 02:50 AM	#10170
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02-05-2017, 08:03 AM	#10171
dcstep Major General 1294 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Kevin, this is about the best that I did at sunset: Sunset Rowers by David Stephens, on Flickr I didn't see Slater on the waves, but he came into Roy's for dinner on our last night. I only stayed for a couple of heats and got some great, young surfers. I'm trying to figure out who they are by looking at World Surfing League profiles, but not getting very far. I'll probably just end up posting everything and linking images that are series, like guys in the barrel. Maybe some of our guys will recognize the surfers. Dave __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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02-05-2017, 08:53 AM	#10172
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1323 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Some amazing surfing shots here Dave. I'm just working on a new China Slideshow to give to a local travel group. Here's one of The Bell Tower in Xi'an taken on a damp and misty evening. The Bell Tower, Xi'an by Alan Butterfield, on Flickr __________________ Alan
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02-05-2017, 09:02 AM	#10173
dcstep Major General 1294 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Beautiful shot, Alan. __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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02-05-2017, 10:43 AM	#10175
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02-05-2017, 10:02 PM	#10176
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2612 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Through the lens, it looked like this guy was coming straight for me Suburban Hawk by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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02-05-2017, 10:06 PM	#10177
M_Six Free Thinker 18628 Rep 7,512 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	^^^^^^^^Holy crap, that's an awesome picture, Ed!! The AF on that camera/lens combo is stunning. Coming right at you and sharp as a tack. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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02-05-2017, 10:44 PM	#10178
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02-06-2017, 03:02 PM	#10181
dcstep Major General 1294 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	On last surfing shot. In The Barrel Surfing Sampler by David Stephens, on Flickr It's not every day that you get to see world-class surfers challenging the Bonsai Pipeline, with perfect conditions for photography. I got so many great shots that I don't know what to do with them all. I've got a couple of ideas, so, when I finish, I'll provide a link to Flickr. Of course, you can always click on any of my images to go to Flickr to see them full-screen, if you like. Dave __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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02-06-2017, 09:57 PM	#10184
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2612 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Fujifilm Velvia style Velvia Road by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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02-06-2017, 11:10 PM	#10185
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 95 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Looks like classic Fuji film. Surprised by the color of the sky though. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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